Lumixsoft (publisher)

Charon9 · 5 Apr 2009, 03:51 PM

Seems that Lumixsoft is pulling a bait and switch with their software, you can find it as different sets of FLV converters in the software section.

While they list the software as FREE it is in fact crippleware / shareware - IE: It works for ## of conversions and then shuts down with a BUY NOW SCREEN taking you to link removed the page where you can then pay to continue using the software. While the software works to convert FLV's it is lacking the features I would want to see for the money.

not sure if anything pisses me off more than a Bait and Switch. Maybe an Admin will yank the software till it is listed properly.

Just a warning

**admin** · 5 Apr 2009, 04:13 PM

Didn't realise it was crippleware. All software removed. Don't like software publishers that mislead, especially when they "hide" the "Buy Now" link on their website.

Plenty of true freeware alternatives anyway like Super.

johny09 · 12 Oct 2009, 07:05 PM

Thank you if you want to know more details here....

5 Apr 2009, 03:51 PM	#1
Charon9 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	Lumixsoft (publisher) Seems that Lumixsoft is pulling a bait and switch with their software, you can find it as different sets of FLV converters in the software section. While they list the software as FREE it is in fact crippleware / shareware - IE: It works for ## of conversions and then shuts down with a BUY NOW SCREEN taking you to link removed the page where you can then pay to continue using the software. While the software works to convert FLV's it is lacking the features I would want to see for the money. not sure if anything pisses me off more than a Bait and Switch. Maybe an Admin will yank the software till it is listed properly. Just a warning Last edited by blutach; 5 Apr 2009 at 10:24 PM Reason: link removed - we wouldn't want to give these bastards a link to click!!!

5 Apr 2009, 04:13 PM	#2
admin Administrator Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,179	Didn't realise it was crippleware. All software removed. Don't like software publishers that mislead, especially when they "hide" the "Buy Now" link on their website. Plenty of true freeware alternatives anyway like Super. __________________ Visit Digital Digest and dvdloc8.com, My Blog

12 Oct 2009, 07:05 PM	#3
johny09 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	hellow Thank you if you want to know more details here....

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